|
This event is a Certifications Workshop for both the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program, and our Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program. Vendors interested in getting certified or re-certified in either/both SBR or VSBE must bring and be ready to produce the following:
- Your own laptop is required to complete this process
- Have Chrome Internet
- Tax ID # (EIN)
- Be familiar with your UNSPSC Codes for your profile in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- VSBE - electronic copy of your DD214
- SBR - Bring or have electronic access to your business' last 3 years of gross sales (per tax returns - currently your 2023, 2022, and 2021) & number of employees
NOTE: To get your VSBE or SBR Certification you must be registered in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA - emma.maryland.gov), the state of Maryland's electronic "Bid Board". If you need to register, you can review the vendor registration process through this Quick Reference Guide.
Basic Eligibility Requirements - You can click on each program below to review them fully:
VSBE Program:
- Represent 51% ownership
- Meet size standard as stated by United States Small Business Administration in 13 C.F.R. 121.201
- Must be a Veteran(s)
- Complete the 3-step certification process:
a) eMMA Registration
b) Veteran Verification (State or Federal)
c) Application
SBR Program:
- Independently owned and operated
- For-profit business
- Not a broker
- Not a subsidiary
- Not “dominant” in your industry nationally (too big)
- Meet “either” employee or fiscal thresholds
Who should attend?
Veteran-Owned & Small Businesses, including firms owned and
operated by minorities & women interested in
doing business in the state contracting arena as a prime
contractor or subcontractor.
When:
Friday, January 10, 2025
9:30 a.m. - Check in and refreshments
10:00 a.m. - Program
11:15 a.m. - Open Networking & Certification Workshop
Where:
E3 Entrepreneurial Center for Development
3825 Leonardtown Rd - Suite 1
Waldorf, MD 20601
What you need to know:
- There is no cost to attend.
- Advance registration is required.
- A brief overview of each program will be presented
- Assistance with getting your certification on the spot will be conducted following the presentations
- Free and ample parking available
- Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov
Check out our full range of small business events
online at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.
|
